14' Series Lurker who Picked up his Expanda this weekend

[Cootay]

Hi all!

Been lurking on the site for a couple of months gathering information on vans and accessories. Got some valuable information from Coastrunner too! Well as the title suggests, we (we being the wife, Cooper (3) and Tayla (1), therefore the name of the Expanda being CooTay) picked up our Expanda on the weekend. 14-44-2, 2009 model. We went with this model for the bunks and the fact that the main bed is at the back, limiting the tow ball weight as we are only towing with a XR6. (would love a new Ranger and its planned for next year). Found this one down at Dapto and the guy that owned it looked after it really well. Cooktop never used, 150L fridge, full annexe
A couple of photo's below (if it works)




Now building the accessorie list and getting ready for our first holiday - October long weekend (extended) - Shoalhaven

 

[Moto Moto]

Welcome to the forum! Looks like a great find, well done:happy:

 

[chartrock]

Welcome Cootay. Another 14' for the forum. Looks like a good one too. Let the mods begin.

 

[coled1970]

Welcome cootay, go the 14 footers:flame:. Hope the family enjoys.

Cheers

 

[MolongMick]

Welcome to the Forum, it is a great place to gather information and ask questions.

Well done on the purchase and I'm sure you will enjoy the new toy.

 

[expanda]

Welcome looks like a beauty!!!

I think the 14's are slowly overtaking the 17's.....

 

[chartrock]

I think the 14's are slowly overtaking the 17's.....

"Slowly" being the operatve word. ound:

 

[Big Gee]

Welcome Cootay....... The 14's need all the help they can get

 

[D4Dazz]

Welcome to the 14" foot club Cootay..... The 16's and 17's think they rule the roost here the 14's are where the strength is at.... :lalala:

 

[cruza driver]

:welcome: Cootay looks like a neat 14 mate.

What mods do you have planned?

 

[Cootay]

Cruza, all the important stuff first......
1. Excuse to upgrade the amplifier in the house, meant that the old Yamaha system will now be installed in CooTay!
2. External speaker outputs, to hang some speakers from
3. External tv mounting bracket and antenna point (got some pics of an aluminium bracket from this site)
4. Curtains for the top and bottom bunks
5. Drawer openins under bottom bunk for access
Buy some stuff too, starting with a Weber Baby Q

Due to toddler age and the wife's demands most vacations will be in van parks... But I'll take the young fella out back next year so will then have to add battery etc

 

[cruza driver]

Nice list that sounds like it will keep you busy, dont forget we like to see some hoto: of the mods for ideas :thumb:

 

[BOZZY]

Welcome to the forum,
We're only new here as well, it's a great site.
We ordered a 14" in June and just signed the confirmation form today so not long now.:dance:

 

[Bushman]

:welcome: to the Forum

 

[satyoga]

Welcome Cootay, the 14's never disapoint.
We love ours, perfect.
Enjoy the forum.